Sealable Roof Façade Bracket Assembly for Watertight Membranes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current membrane roofing systems do not allow for the mounting of a building façade without compromising the watertight seal, which hinders the aesthetic appearance of buildings.
Innovation Solution
A roof assembly that includes a base plate secured to the roof, a bracket aligned with the base plate, and a membrane compressed between the bracket and the base plate, allowing for the secure mounting of a façade while maintaining a watertight seal through the use of protrusions and through-bores for securement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a façade is mounted on the roof, then the aesthetic appearance is improved, but the watertight seal is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The roof assembly is divided into distinct functional layers: a first membrane layer for waterproofing, a base plate for structural support, and a second membrane layer for additional sealing. This segmentation allows each layer to perform its specific function independently, maintaining the watertight seal while enabling façade mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The base plate acts as an intermediary element between the first membrane and the second membrane. It provides a secure mounting surface for the bracket assembly while maintaining the seal integrity through the protrusion and through-bore configuration that allows the second membrane to be sealed over it.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a bracket assembly is added for façade mounting, then the versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly is merged with the base plate through the protrusion and through-bore connection. This integration reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall structure while maintaining the ability to mount façades securely.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly with flanges serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the second membrane, enables façade mounting through the through-bore connection, and maintains seal integrity. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components.
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AI summary
A roof assembly, including a roof including a first top surface and an outer surface, a first membrane arranged on the first top surface, a base plate arranged on the first membrane and connected to the roof, a second membrane arranged on the base plate, and a bracket arranged on the second membrane and at least partially aligned with the base plate, wherein the bracket is secured to the base plate.